The former fish plant in Burin has extended its life by at least 20 more years, thanks to a new deal struck between the provincial government and private company Oceanic Releaf to supply cannabis for two decades. Oceanic Releaf will use the 60,000-square-foot facility to produce 4,000 kilograms of cannabis after construction is completed in 2023. The province hopes it will add $24.6 million to the provincial gross domestic product and $3.2 million in wages annually. While the full scope of construction won't be completed until 2023, the company hopes to produce cannabis by next spring. The supply agreement also includes Delta 9 Cannabis Inc., a company based in Manitoba that will serve as a consultant to Oceanic Releaf.

Source: CBC News June 15, 2020 14:15 UTC